9th International Workshop On HIV Treatment, Pathogenesis And Prevention Research In Resource-Limited Settings Harare, Zimbabwe, 5 - 8 May 2015 Reminder abstract submission deadline! Dear colleagues, We are proud of our outstanding faculty of leading international experts. Take a look at our impressive list of confirmed speakers. New: Meet the expert sessions will be...
Dear colleagues in the fight against HIV, As the chair of the 2015 AIDS Impact conference I wanted to personally invite you to a wonderful summer week in Amsterdam of knowledge and personal experiences – 28th-31st of July. Most of you probably know of AIDS Impact, its...
Does hormonal contraception create changes in cervicovaginal bacteria and does it affect risk of sexually transmitted infections for African sex workers? Previous studies have reported an association between the use of injectable Depo-Provera for contraception and increased risk of HIV acquisition. Hormones may increase susceptibility to...
Later today, Cate Hankins, Deputy Director Science at the AIGHD, will be admitted to the Order of Canada in Ottawa in a ceremony at Rideau Hall, the residence of Canada’s Governor-General David Johnston who is the representative of Queen Elizabeth II. Cate is being acknowledged...
Dementia associated with HIV infection has become rare as a result of improved access to effective antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, milder forms of cognitive impairment are reported to be very common among people living with HIV. The domains that are usually assessed for impairment are...
Research using a Participatory Action Approach (PAA) can engage clients, facilitate joint learning, and strengthen clients' position in the client-provider-insurer triad. This study explored barriers to healthcare and health insurance from the client perspective. Qualitative methods were used to inquire deeply into the motives and...
AIGHD congratulates Dr Eric P Goosby on his appointment by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as United Nations Special Envoy on Tuberculosis. Learn more about Special Envoy Eric Goosby..> ...
Only 5 days left! Last call for abstract submission for the 8th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention (IAS 2015) on 19-22 July 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. Submit your abstract and register now: ias2015.org This biennial forum is the largest open scientific conference on HIV/AIDS...
On Tuesday 14 October 2014, 850 family members, friends, colleagues, prominent scientists and dignitaries from all over the world gathered in Amsterdam to pay tribute to the lives and legacies of Joep Lange and Jacqueline van Tongeren. For an impression of the remembrance please view...
A Brazilian research group together with AIGHD researchers studied the effect of rolling out a cartridge-based molecular tuberculosis assay (Xpert MTB/RIF) for routine diagnosis of TB in two cities in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro and Manaus. The study, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation,...